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AUTOPILOT SYSTEM FOR BELL 407GXI CERTIFIED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
The Bell 407GXi 3-axis autopilot has received certification from the United Kingdom’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
The Bell 407GXi is available in two and three-axis configurations: the two-axis version includes pitch control (altitude hold, IAS hold) and roll control (HDG hold, NAV, vertical navigation mode), and the three-axis option adds yaw control. In addition, the system is equipped with:
- Stability augmentation system to automatically recover the aircraft to near-level flight attitude at all speeds in the event of adverse roll or pitch
- Stability engagement throughout all phases of flight
- Envelope protection to prevent over speeding and under speeding
Owners can specify the autopilot system on the new Bell 407GXis or have the system retrofitted.
With the autopilot, advanced Garmin avionics, and a dual-channel FADEC-controlled engine, the Bell 407GXi continues to set high standards for single-engine aircraft with its advanced technical features. There are currently 1,500 Bell 407s operating across all six continents totalling more than six million flight hours.
With the autopilot, advanced Garmin avionics, and a dual-channel FADEC-controlled engine, the Bell 407GXi continues to set high standards for single-engine aircraft with its advanced technical features. There are currently 1,500 Bell 407s operating across all six continents totalling more than six million flight hours.
